بِسْمِ اللهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى اللهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا. اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَوْلَجِ وَخَيْرَ الْمَخْرَجِ، بِاسْمِ اللهِ تَوَكَّلْنَا، اَللّٰهُمَّ افْتَحْ لَنَا أَبْوَابَ فَضْلِكَ.
In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we exit, and in Allah, our Lord, we place our trust. O Allah, I ask of You the best of entry and the best of exit, in the name of Allah we place our trust. O Allah, open for us the doors of Your bounty.
Bismillah wa lajna, wa bismillah kharajna, wa 'ala Allahi Rabbina tawakkalna. Allahumma inni as'aluka khayra al-mawlaaji wa khayra al-makhraji, bismillahi tawakkalna, Allahummaftah lana abwaba fadlik.
When to Read
This dua is recited upon entering your home. It's a comprehensive supplication that seeks Allah's blessings for both entering and exiting, and acknowledges our reliance on Him for all provisions and ease. It’s particularly relevant as it asks for the 'best of entry and exit,' which encompasses safety, sustenance, and beneficial experiences within the home.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and awareness of its meaning. Begin with 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah) before uttering the rest of the supplication. It's ideal to say it as you physically enter your home, perhaps while placing your hand on the door handle or stepping across the threshold. Remember to make the intention of seeking Allah's protection and blessings for your household.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a beautiful encapsulation of seeking Allah's protection and blessings for our homes. By starting with 'Bismillah,' we imbue our actions with the remembrance of Allah, ensuring even our entry and exit are acts of worship. The request for 'khayra al-mawlaaj' (best of entry) and 'khayra al-makhraaj' (best of exit) covers all aspects of our time within and leaving the home, including protection from unseen harm, the provision of sustenance, and the avoidance of mischief or sin associated with food and drink, as well as general well-being. The final phrase, 'O Allah, open for us the doors of Your bounty,' is a powerful plea for provision and ease in all aspects of life, starting with the sanctuary of our homes.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Anas (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "When a man enters his house, let him say: 'Bismillah wa lajna, wa bismillah kharajna, wa 'ala Allahi Rabbina tawakkalna.' Then let him greet his family."